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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 860.40 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 860.40 and 381 is: 571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 860.40 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/860.40 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 860.40 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 327,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,812.40/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.86

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